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From T-Rex to Triceratops, Stegosaurus to Velociraptor, meet the most awe-inspiring creatures ever to walk the Earth!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Author Simon Mole turns fascinating facts into over 30 poems and fragments, full of humour and heart; Matt Hunt’s magnificent illustrations bring these prehistoric beasts thundering off the page.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Here are the dinosaurs in all their larger-than-life glory – and here is a book that children will want to read over and over again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"With lively performative text in free verse and colourful, expressive graphic illustrations, this is a book for anyone who is keen to enjoy the facts and the drama of dinosaurs without pretending you could have one as a pet.\" \u003ci\u003eThe Sunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"An essential collection for children, stimulating awe and wonder about these much-loved creatures and the time in which they lived. The rich and evocative language and carefully undertaken research contained in Simon's dynamic and engaging poems, paired with Matt Hunt's striking illustrations, makes this a collection that is destined to inspire and delight young readers.\" CLPE learning and programmes director, Charlotte Hacking\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":57685790949749,"sku":"9781529524352","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":43408990077106,"sku":"9781406396096","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781529524352.jpg?v=1792598979"},{"product_id":"9781529507546","title":"A First Book of Bugs: with 30 poems about insects and minibeasts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSome have wings that shimmer bright... Some live deep in the earth, hidden from sight... Some have a venomous, deadly bite... 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Have you ever seen a battle rapping badger? Have you ever felt so tired that you can only think in zig zags? Welcome to the poetry world of Simon Mole – a place of rhyme, rhythm, and wonder!Bursting with laughs, lyricism, and heartwarming moments, Poetry Pizza is a spellbinding collection of poems. From magical creatures that deliver marshmallows to your bedroom when you’re bored to a cure for the end of day blues, these poems celebrate the wonder of words, the joys of everyday life and the power of imagination. Whether you're reading aloud, performing for friends, or dreaming up verses of your own, this is a book you'll return to time and time again. 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